FACTS

1. The average pre-schooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day? Or
that the number drops to only 15 times a day by the time people
reach age 35?
2. People smile only 35 percent as much as they think they do?
3. Laughter releases endorphins, a chemical 10 times more powerful
than the pain-relieving drug morphine, into the body with the same
exhilarating effect as doing strenuous exercise?
4. Every time you have a good hearty laugh,you burn up 3 1/2
calories?
5. Laughing increases oxygen intake, thereby replenishing and
invigorating cells? It also increases the pain threshold, boosts
immunity, and relieves stress.
Six Reasons that fun can improve work quality and mental health:
1. Fun breaks up boredom and fatigue
2. Fun fulfills human social needs
3. Fun increases creativity and willingness to help
4. Fun fulfills the need for mastery and control
5. Fun improves communication
6. Fun breaks up conflict and tension